Adverbs of suddenness or unexpectedness
X + 然
In these words, 然 forms adverbs that describe an action happening suddenly or unexpectedly.
然 (rán): Correct — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 然 works in context.
In these words, 然 forms adverbs that describe an action happening suddenly or unexpectedly.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 然 is used in context
A dog's meat (犬月) cooked over a fire (灬) — originally 'to burn,' now meaning 'so' or 'thus.'
suddenly
In these words, 然 helps form adverbs that express certainty, obviousness, or inevitability.
In these words, 然 appears in conjunctions that connect ideas, showing contrast, reason, or condition.
In these words, 然 forms adverbs that indicate a situation remains the same or continues.
and then; after that
He suddenly appeared in front of me.
Of course, I will help you complete this task.
We should protect the natural environment.
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Characters pronounced "ran".
Characters with radical "灬".